Neuroimaging in Psychiatry and Neurology: Current Status and Future Directions
Journal Title: Journal of Neuroimaging in Psychiatry and Neurology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Modern neuroimaging techniques have made a significant contribution to our understanding of human brain and its regulatory mechanisms.
Authors and Affiliations
Rajendra D. Badgaiyan, Kenneth Blum
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